whilst

Example Sentences

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“I’m not aware of huge numbers of elderly people falling out of windows whilst cleaning them,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

"JNIM pursues a political-religious agenda, centred on the establishment of sharia law and the rejection of foreign forces, whilst the FLA champions a territorial and autonomist agenda, centred on Azawad," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

This has proven to be an effective tool in dispersing large gatherings of youths, helping to prevent anti-social behaviour and criminality taking place in the area; whilst supporting our city centre community.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

"It was a complete shock and, of course, really distressing, especially to hear it was whilst he was at work."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

We fount the store on the paper and the cap’n tolt me to wait whilst he went in and talked to a man setting at a counter.

From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis